Leigh Davis, Cia
About Leigh Davis, Cia
Leigh Davis serves as the Senior Director of Government Contract Accounting Compliance at Akima, LLC, bringing extensive experience in government contract accounting and compliance. With a strong educational background and expertise in various accounting standards, Davis has held significant roles at multiple organizations, including Raytheon Technologies and General Dynamics ATP.
Current Role at Akima
Leigh Davis serves as the Senior Director of Government Contract Accounting Compliance at Akima, LLC. In this role, Davis oversees compliance with government accounting standards and regulations, ensuring that the company adheres to all necessary guidelines. Davis has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's commitment to maintaining high standards in government contract accounting.
Previous Experience in Government Contract Accounting
Prior to her current role, Leigh Davis held various positions in government contract accounting. She worked at Raytheon Technologies as the Manager of Budgets and Rates for one year from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she served as the Finance Manager at General Dynamics ATP for seven years, from 2000 to 2007. Davis also worked at Accenture as the Government Compliance Manager from 2011 to 2014 and at L3 Technologies as the Government Compliance Manager for six months in 2010.
Educational Background
Leigh Davis has an extensive educational background in business and accounting. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Saint Michael's College, completing her studies from 1988 to 1990. Davis later achieved a Master's in Business Management from the same institution, studying from 1991 to 2001. She also holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Wilmington University, which she completed from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she obtained an Associate's degree in Accounting from Champlain College between 1986 and 1988.
Expertise in Compliance and Standards
Leigh Davis is recognized as a subject matter expert in several critical areas of government contract accounting compliance. Her expertise includes Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Business Systems. Davis has a successful track record in evaluating processes for gaps and developing innovative solutions to enhance compliance in these areas.
Customer Relationship Management
Leigh Davis has a successful track record in customer relationship management, particularly with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Her experience in managing these relationships has contributed to her effectiveness in government contract accounting compliance and has supported the organizations she has worked for in navigating complex regulatory environments.